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WV59 BYS

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,359 mi
Last recorded101,359 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,030 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 96,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 90,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,747 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,128 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,381 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air intake hose loose and noisey

turbo exhaust heat sheild insucure and bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,935 miles

smoky

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,492 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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WV59 BYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV59 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV59 BYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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